Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

By Lenore S. Powell, Katie Courtice, Powell

When people suffer from Alzheimer's disease, their family and friends usually must care for them and make decisions on their behalf, tasks that can be emotionally and physically draining. Backed by solid medical information about the specifics of the disease-from early signs, testing, and diagnosis to treatments and long-term care-this comprehensive guide will help family and caregivers alike be better prepared for the unique challenges ahead of them. An invaluable resource, Alzheimer's Disease explains how to cope with the many feelings provoked by the disease and provides practical care advice including ways to communicate and to make life safe and comfortable for the Alzheimer's patient.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738205982
• ISBN13: 9780738205984
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

I found this book to be very helpful and I bought it for everyone in my family. It has great information regarding patient behavior, caregiver experiences, suggestions for caregivers, and prevention of this disease. I would have given it 5 stars except for the information regarding being sexually loyal as a spouse of an Alzheimer's patient, and the chapter about assisted suicide. I believe adultery and suicide are morally wrong, and just because a person loses their ability to remember or know things doesn't make it right to engage in the above practices. They are still worth being loyal to and worth receiving loving care until they pass on. I believe to do less than that would bring remorse in the future and it would dishonor the loved one suffering from this disease.